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    • TravelerVienna & Croatia
      112
      Day 5

      The Danube, Schloss Schönbrunn & Rebecca

      November 29, 2023 in Austria ⋅ ☀️ 3 °C

      We woke up to a thin layer of snow on the cars in the street, which didn't seem to melt all day, probably because it didn't get above 2°C. A little bit exciting!

      Craig and I went out to forage for some pastries for breakfast, and not long after we set off for a walk to clap eyes on the Danube River. The Blue Danube by Austrian composer Johann Strauss II was the piece I played at my first piano recital in 1978 (I assume an abridged version for novice players), so it didn't seem right to be staying so close to the river and not actually see it. It also meant we got to see more of the modern Vienna. We also saw all the long ships that older generations cruise the Danube on lined up along the bank. The Viking one looked the most tired... More like a floating fibro shack, so we thought we'd feel a bit ripped off if you rocked up to get on the Viking one and you were docked next to all the other significantly more fancy ones!

      Walking back into the old town it started to snow. ❄️

      Finn was not impressed that we decided to have a coffee sitting outside with snow wafting around with a great view of St Stephen's Cathedral.

      We then had the absolute thrill of having the company of Rebecca (#5 and our last au pair) for the day. She booked the train across from Germany yesterday as a last minute thing and it was so special to see her. She could also be our translator for the day. It was a welcomed relief to spend several hours in a traditional Austrian restaurant with great bier, schnitzel and kaiserschmarrn for dessert.

      We poked our heads into the National Bibliotek (and I wasn't even wearing a cardigan), and Rebecca's Austrian friend Rahel, who she met in Noosa, joined us as our unwitting tourist guide. We caught the train out to Schloss Schonbrunn... more incredible Christmas markets, glühwein, and a wander through the gardens. We then went to the nachtmarkets which was like a long linear version of the Queen Victoria Markets in Melbourne, took refuge from the extreme cold in a small pub, and then later got the full Christmas lights experience back at St Stephen's Cathedral.

      Sadly it was then time to say goodbye to Rebecca 😞. Thanks for visiting us!      Read more

    • TravelerWien
      2
      Day 5

      Schloss Schönbrunn

      November 1, 2023 in Austria ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C

      Heute stand die Besichtigung des Schloss Schönbrunn an. Leider darf man - wie auch schon im Buckingham Palace - keine Fotos in den Innenräumen machen.
      Anders als in London ist das Schloss Schönbrunn wesentlich schlichter eingerichtet. Kaiser Franz mochte nicht so pompös leben.
      Es war interessant einen Einblick in die Geschichte der Habsburger Monarchie zu bekommen. Gar nicht so einfach die ganzen Namen auseinander zu halten, da sie alle Franz, Franz-Josef, Franz-Stefan, Karl oder ähnlich hießen…
      So glücklich wie Kaiserin Sissi in den Filmen wirkte, soll sie wohl nicht gewesen sein.
      Dass sie später sogar ermordet wurde, war mir gar nicht bewusst.

      Da es Lea an diesem Tag nicht so gut ging, haben wir es ruhig angehen lassen und sind nur durch die Straßen spaziert und waren am späteren Nachmittag noch etwas essen.      Read more

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    • TravelerMaschallah - Tour 2022/23
      111
      Day 10

      Schloss Schönbrunn

      September 10, 2022 in Austria ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C

      Als letzte Etappe für heute fahren wir nach Schönbrunn.

      Ein wahnsinnig großer Park erwartet uns, alles sehr akkurat geschnitten und in Form gebracht.

      Im Schloss schauen wir uns eine 3D Vorführung an:
      Die Geschichte des Schlosses und der Habsburger.      Read more

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    • TravelerChristmas Markets and Balkans
      Day 12

      Vienna

      December 14, 2023 in Austria ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C

      First stop Schonbrunn Palace. Stunningly beautiful with gold detailing, super high ceilings, and I have never understood how prestige is defined by the height of the doorways. Not allowed to take pictures of the inside. Christmas markets at the palace selling all sorts of goodies. We indulged in mulled wine, apple strudel pretzel, goulash soup on cob bun and roasted chestnuts (easier to open than macadamias).

      By this time it was getting dark sunset about 4.30pm. We headed into the city to wander around. Magnificent buildings, cathedrals and statues. Couple of Christmas markets were in full swing.

      Then off to a Viennese Waltz Concert. Orchestra played magnificently. Conductor reminded me of Mr Bean with his enthusiasm, expressions and movement.

      Tomorrow off to Germany (Munich) via Hallstatt. Expecting cooler temperatures and maybe if we are lucky some snow.      Read more

    • AUS, LIT, EST, 2022
      Day 2

      Schönbrunn Palace

      May 28, 2022 in Austria ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C

      Final stop was Schönbrunn Palace, work started in 1569, but passed to the monarch in mid 1700 as a gift to the then Empress of Austria Maria Theresa, then the palace had most of the major expansion was during the reign of Franz Joseph, the longest Austrian monarch.Read more

    • s u m m e r ' 2 2
      Day 13

      visiting Sissi

      July 19, 2022 in Austria ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C

      today we decided to visit the Schöneburg castle in vienna🏰

      our first stop were the gardens of the castle:
      we startet in the small secluded crownprince garden🌺
      we continued to see a few fountains⛲️ and a part of the roman ruins🏛
      we ended our tour of the garden with a labyrinth🧐

      then we entered the castle and received an audioguide to tell us the story of the castle and his former inhabitants Queen Maria Theresia, Sissi, Franz Josef etc.👑

      the castle experience ended with having a sweet treat and I ate the best apple strudel I ever had😋

      for dinner we ate our first real wiener schnitzel of the trip😋      Read more

    • Vienna 2023
      Day 5

      Schönbrunn: la brutta copia di Hofburg

      December 10, 2023 in Austria ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C

      Nell’ultimo giorno visitiamo l’ultima grande attrazione lasciando Eli senza niente da fare per il giorno da sola a Vienna.
      Il palazzo come promesso è molto bello, e ci godiamo la visita nonostante i 1000 gradi e i 10kg di giacchetto che dobbiamo trascinarci dietro. L’audio guida non è molto preparata, ci ripete una sfilza di nomi reali mischiandoli e confondendoli e palesemente scopiazza un po’ da quella del Palazzo di Sissi. Le diamo un 6 di incoraggiamento.
      Finito l’interno ci spostiamo verso i giardini. Li ci troviamo davanti ad un passaggio al limite tra il reale e il sogno, km e km di lastre di ghiaccio su cui ci destreggiamo con estrema fatica e lentezza. Ad un certo punto, la tragedia. Proprio davanti alle rovine romane, anche la reputazione da fotografa di Eli crolla quando la foto che gentilmente concede a due signori viene giudicata miseramente e rimpiazzata presto dallo scatto di un boomer. Questa ferita indelebile cambia Eli per sempre che finisce a posare in una foto orizzontale con tanto di doppio mento.. i boomer l’hanno portata dal lato oscuro.      Read more

    • TravelerVienna & Croatia
      Day 4

      Cafe Hawelka, Belvedere Palace

      November 28, 2023 in Austria ⋅ ☁️ 6 °C

      Today's adventure started a bit later due to the drizzle, but after a bit of meandering we ended up stumbling across Cafe Hawelka and got a table straightaway in a cafe which has been in operation across 3 generations since 1945, so was a well worn environment. We then set off to the opera house. Glen and Jeff headed off on their own, and we set off to Schloss Belvedere. We had a quick lunch at the Christmas markets set up in the garden, before spending time in the Upper Apartments which has now been converted into a museum. Notably it houses Gustav Klimt and a few Monets. I have several jigsaw puzzles based on Klimt, so I was surprised to learn of their actual aspect ratios being nothing like my puzzles. Beautiful to see the real artworks.

      The kids headed home, Craig and I spent a bit more time in the city centre. By 4.15pm we had a glimpse of the Christmas lights on St Stephen's Cathedral and through the streets. Rain forced us home after that.

      Despite feeling like we walked for ages today, it was only about 14.5km. Vienna is so flat and easy to walk.      Read more

    • TravelerWien
      Day 2

      …auf der Suche nach der Windel…

      October 29, 2023 in Austria ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C

      Nach einem ausgiebigen Frühstück starteten wir in Richtung Schloß Schönbrunn (dort wohnten Sissi und Franz).
      Auf dem Weg dorthin viel uns auf, dass wir am Vortag vergessen haben Windeln für Lea zu kaufen. Dumm gelaufen- es ist Sonntag und alle Geschäfte waren zu.
      Wir versuchten mittels Google Maps einen offenen Supermarkt zu finden. Leider liegt das Schloss nicht ganz zentral.
      Lea durfte noch eine ganze Weile schaukeln bis wir dann endlich das Schloss erreichten.
      Wie konnte keine Tour buchen, da wir drei Stunden hätten warten müssen. So beschlossen wir für Mittwoch eine Tour zu buchen und wieder zu kommen !
      Dafür besichtigten wir den frei zugänglichen Schlossgarten. Nicht nur die Größe beeindruckte uns. Auch die zahlreichen Brunnen, Wege, Denkmäler und sogar römische Ruinen begeisterten uns.

      Mit der U-Bahn ging es in Richtung Stephansdom in der Hoffnung auf einen geöffneten Supermarkt. Leider sagte man uns dort, dass zwar der Supermarkt auf sei, jedoch die Drogerieabteilung geschlossen.
      Mist- wieder keine Windeln. Wir hatten lediglich eine übrig…
      Also ging es weiter Richtung Norden. Man sagte uns, dass vielleicht eine Tankstelle weiterhelfen konnte. Nach weitere 1,5 km konnten wir dann in einer gewöhnlichen Tankstelle die wohl teuersten Pampers ever erstehen. Ich glaube er hätte den 10-fachen Preis nehmen können. Wir hätten es kaufen müssen 😅.

      Endlich konnten wir uns entspannt in ein Café setzen und ein Stück echte Wiener Sachertorte essen!
      Lea bekam einen Kakao und freute sich ihres Lebens.

      Auf dem Rückweg fanden wir einen gut bewerteten Mexikaner unweit unseres Hotels. Wir genossen ein paar Tacos und einen Salat und schleppten uns dann ins Hotel und legten die Füße hoch!

      Etappenziel: 14,2km
      (Sightseeing 4,2km, verzweifelter Windelkauf 10km 😅)      Read more

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    • TravelerEurope - Fall 2023
      Day 24

      Schönbrunn Palace

      October 19, 2023 in Austria ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F

      The Habsburg summer residence, and alleged to be one of the only palaces that could have rivaled Versailles in its heyday. No pics allowed in the State Rooms (although I did sneak one of the Banquet Hall), but I got quite a few of the gorgeous (and huuuuuge) grounds. There are all sorts of points of interest in the (free!) grounds (including their own fake Roman ruins 🤣). There are also lots of really neat mini hiking trails all over it (with very few tourists in that part, which is a plus).Read more

    You might also know this place by the following names:

    Schloß Schönbrunn, Schloss Schoenbrunn, Schloss Schönbrunn, Schonbrunn Palace, Château de Schönbrunn, Schönbrunn-palasset

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